Games Like The Cub

Human life is wiped out. Earth is now a golf course for the ultra-rich. In this dystopian sports puzzler, play through destroyed brutalist monuments, crumbling shopping malls, and abandoned museums as you piece together the full story of how humanity fell.

Why similar: Soundtrack 19.8% ★, Dystopian 14.1%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Narration 10.5%, Puzzle Platformer 10.3%

Master the gibbon’s art of movement with a unique moveset that lets you swing, slide and somersault through a lush jungle canopy, and experience a free-flowing story of family and survival as you search for a home that may be lost forever.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.8% ★, Narration 18%, Platformer 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%, 2D Platformer 7.1%

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Soundtrack 29.7% ★, Narration 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 8.9%

A unique adventure game filled with beautiful puzzles all hand-drawn in an original 2D style . Out of Line follows the adventures of San in a quest to escape the Factory that was once home. Dive into a story set in a mysterious world that is revealed through multiple chapters.

Why similar: Soundtrack 33.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17%, 2D Platformer 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%, Puzzle 6.7%

Wield an ever-growing herd of quirky creatures to rebuild broken paths, battle perilous beasts, and solve peculiar puzzles in a rich, interconnected world. Join two young runaways as they unravel the mysteries of a lost realm in this nostalgic storybook fantasy!

Why similar: Story Rich 19.7%, Puzzle 18%, Stylized 16.7%, Colorful 15.1%, Atmospheric 13.4%

Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Colorful 10.6%, Story Rich 8.8%

Be a part of an adventurous journey in Cubots: The Origins. Explore and survive in beautiful, atmospheric environments!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.8%, Puzzle 17.4%, Exploration 16.7%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 8.5%

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 27.3%, Puzzle Platformer 21.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%

Explore strange and wonderful islands and dark labyrinths below in this narrative puzzle platformer. Guide young mechanic Mo on her quest to repair a world on the brink of collapse. The powerful Omni Switch at your disposal may not be enough to fix the damage that hides beneath the surface...

Why similar: Comic Book 22%, Puzzle Platformer 17.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.2%, Platformer 10.1%, Story Rich 8.2%

An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Soundtrack 32.6% ★, Dystopian 28.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 42%, Exploration 16.3%, Stylized 14.7%, Colorful 13.8%, Adventure 8.1%

An adventurous engineer, a diesel-punk world divided by endless conflict, and a whole lot of colossal guns. Sounds like a good time! With massive war machines threatening your home, will you be the one small cog that brings it all to a halt?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.6%, Dystopian 17.9%, Puzzle Platformer 12.9%, Platformer 9.4%, 2D Platformer 7.6%

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Why similar: Platformer 21.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15.9%, Atmospheric 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Puzzle 11.3%

Musical Metroidvania, with pixel art to die for. Guide orphaned chick 'Birb', on a platform adventure, as he faces off against the denizens of the forest in rhythm-action boss battles. Acclaimed for its gorgeous animation, and heart-warming storytelling, as Birb strives to discover his true origins.

Why similar: Soundtrack 33.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 11.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Traverse stunning pixel landscapes, collect resources, and solve genetic puzzles to bring life back to a desolate planet. Play as an android created by the last human in existence to retrace evolution and save the world from mass extinction, while discovering the true weight of the human condition.

Why similar: Soundtrack 27% ★, Post-apocalyptic 22.4%, Dystopian 19.3%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

Thousands of years after the activation of the Vesper Protocol, a small android crosses a fallen world, hunted by merciless machines, to control the power of Light and decide the fate of his race.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 18.5%, Narration 17.2%, Puzzle Platformer 16%, Platformer 10.6%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever – in the real world and in this 2023 BAFTA award winning experience.

Why similar: Dystopian 36.4%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Exploration 13.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Colorful 9.2%

DOMINO: The Little One, a hand-drawn 2D adventure game, invites you to traverse a realm where the perils of global warming and ecological catastrophe manifest as monstrous entities, and the only weapon at your disposal is your wit and will to make a change.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.1%, Platformer 21.5%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Why similar: Soundtrack 59.4% ★, Arcade 14.8%, Colorful 13.9%, Adventure 8.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

The Multi-Medium is a visually unique 2D puzzle platform adventure in which you play as an interdimensional explorer lost in the multiverse. Travel to diverse worlds, each drawn or painted by hand in a different medium and style, in search of your place in the cosmos.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.2%, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Stylized 8.9%

You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.9%, Story Rich 14.8%, Stylized 12.9%, Puzzle 12.8%, Colorful 11%

Cybarian The Time Travelling Warrior is a classically inspired arcade action game, with a mixture of modern and retro gaming tropes.

Why similar: Platformer 23.1%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Arcade 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Join Ludovik in a 2D Stealth Platformer and Graphic Adventure, as he explores the jungles of a futuristic Babylon to discover the secret behind the Library of Babel’s sudden lockdown and the mysteries behind their mythical creators.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31%, Puzzle Platformer 27.6%, Platformer 18.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%, Puzzle 5.7%

Cube puzzler and an epic adventure. Stamp stickers to the sides of your cube to imbue each surface with unique powers, which are vital to solving puzzles and finding secrets.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.9%, Puzzle 19.1%, Colorful 15.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 6%

Help little Peet hack-and-slash his way through a beautifully haunting coma. A hand-drawn action-adventure through a dreamy world filled with fleshy monsters, insane grown-ups, and sad children looking for their mommies.

Why similar: Narration 33.8%, Platformer 17.2%, Story Rich 14.2%, Colorful 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 52.4%, Adventure 22.5%, Exploration 11.8%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.5%, Story Rich 16.3%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Colorful 16.1%, Adventure 14%

Set out on a mystical adventure of self-discovery against the backdrop of fantastical landscapes of The Tower. Meet its dwellers and unravel their stories. Manipulate spirits to solve puzzles, and lead Ina on her path to freedom.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.4%, Narration 14.1%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Discover the beautiful world of Nihilumbra and join Born on his adventure to find himself whilst trying to escape from his inevitable curse. Born was created from the absolute nothingness: The Void. But somehow he separates himself from the black emptiness and appears in the world.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 21.9%, Narration 20.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 8%

A gripping, retro-inspired 2D cinematic puzzle-platformer set in a dystopian future where AI has taken over humanity. A short game in handcrafted pixel art, to experience in a film-like journey. Play as a young teenager, alone in a run-down world, relying only on your hacking skills to survive.

Why similar: Dystopian 28.4%, Puzzle Platformer 22.8%, 2D Platformer 13%, Platformer 9.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.3%

Traverse a vast world as a young lynx cub. Paws – A Shelter 2 Game is a standalone, single player, adventure game with loss and friendship as its central themes. Venture out in the world and make your way home.

Why similar: Adventure 38%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, Exploration 14.4%, Singleplayer 8.5%

Designed to resemble a game for a classic portable game system with simple game play, pixelated graphics, and a 4-color color pallet. This callback to our childhood will test your skills, capture your imagination, and leave you satisfied when your quest is complete.

Why similar: Platformer 59%, Adventure 41%

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Why similar: Narration 26.9%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Exploration 15.6%, Story Rich 14.1%, Adventure 9.6%

Boarding on this adventure with Guazu in a wide forest of dangers, where you will rescue your friends who have been captured.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.4%, Platformer 31.2%, Colorful 11.1%, Adventure 10.4%, 2D 8%

Throw yourself into an exciting adventure! Live Adventure is a 2nd person game where you follow the journey of two young explorers, Lence and Reel in search of their parents. Solve the mysteries of a lost civilization while exploring a lush forest littered with mysterious ruins.

Why similar: Soundtrack 36% ★, Puzzle Platformer 14.3%, Story Rich 9.2%, Platformer 8.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 34.3%, Platformer 23.9%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 6.9%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

Why similar: Story Rich 22.9%, Exploration 22%, Atmospheric 21.1%, Stylized 19.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Hue is a vibrant, award-winning puzzle-adventure, where you alter the world by changing its background colour.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Narration 19%, Platformer 16.2%, Puzzle 14.1%, Colorful 8%

Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.9%, Stylized 35.5%, Adventure 20.5%, Exploration 8.1%

Mekazoo is a 2D platformer set in a vibrant 3D world with fast-flowing gameplay and a cast of kinetically-diverse mechanized animals.

Why similar: Platformer 35.1%, Adventure 20.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Colorful 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%

The Uncertain is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations, solve diverse puzzles, make fateful decisions and discuss intriguing matters to find out the whole truth being kept from you.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 31.8%, Atmospheric 17.2%, Puzzle 16.7%, Story Rich 15.9%, Adventure 14.4%

A fast-paced Point-and-Click adventure AND an indie platfomer in one! Join adventurer Ben and wannabe indie darling Dan in a race against time to stop all the Apocalypses happening at the same time.

Why similar: Adventure 26.7%, Post-apocalyptic 19.9%, Platformer 16.9%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Puzzle 8.8%

Up-tempo adventuring and family drama ensue when the survivors of a disastrous charity project return to the dead ships in the former Aral Sea in Uzbekistan. Residue tells a personal story by letting you explore a larger-than-life, ridiculously detailed rendition of one of our world's most fascinating (and horrifying) locations.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.2% ★, Platformer 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Story Rich 10.6%, Exploration 8.7%

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.2%, Platformer 14.5%, Exploration 10.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

Restore the Sun’s light and end the Eternal Eclipse in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Explore hand-crafted environments, battle and improve your skills to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the Sun.

Why similar: Soundtrack 37.3% ★, Platformer 11.4%, Colorful 9.5%, 2D Platformer 9.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

Night Reverie is a Puzzle/Adventure game in which a child must solve the mystery behind the distortion of his house. Explore puzzle-filled environments and discover strange creatures living in the house as you reach the truth behind of what looks like a bizarre nightmare.

Why similar: Soundtrack 31% ★, Exploration 13.7%, Puzzle 12.8%, Story Rich 12.4%, Colorful 9.2%

Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.

Why similar: Soundtrack 30.8% ★, Dystopian 22.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Stylized 7.1%, Story Rich 6.2%

A unique 2D firefighting platformer from the creator of Dead Cells, featuring devastating backdrafts, exploding walls, and expected cat rescues. Battle your way through a mysterious government facility, striving to keep the blaze under control.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 18%, Exploration 14.6%, Atmospheric 14%, Colorful 12.6%

ANTRO. The underground revolution. Join Nittch and Los Discordantes in the race to overthrow La Cúpula. In this rhythm, action, puzzle and 2.5D platforming game, music will be your ally!

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.5%, Dystopian 18.4%, Narration 18.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.5%, Platformer 11.6%

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Platformer 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Story Rich 14%, Puzzle 10.4%

When everything seems hopeless a child is awakened by the whispers of the last leaf, drawn into an imaginary world. Unleaving invites the player into a narrative-driven puzzle platformer where each challenge unfolds within a hand-painted landscape, exploring perception and meaning

Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, Puzzle Platformer 15%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%

The Forest Quartet is a puzzle adventure about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls.

Why similar: Narration 29.5%, Story Rich 15.1%, Puzzle 14%, Exploration 11.8%, Stylized 9%

SHAPIK: The Moon Quest is a touching and atmospheric quest, the story of which unfolds in a mysterious world after a nuclear war.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 12.9%

In a world gone wild, there's only one animal man enough to put his foot down!Join Frebb's small clique of reluctant "friends" as they rumble, tumble, and action-platform their way through the craziest journey of the year!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, Platformer 17.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Story Rich 10.9%, Colorful 7.4%

Cubway is a journey with an abstract story of lifecycle of rebirth, called Samsara. Guide the cube through the long way full of dangers and difficulties, visit many interesting and mysterious places.

Why similar: Arcade 50.8%, Adventure 49.2%

An action adventure about a ghost’s journey through the afterlife. Possess enemies and the environment and fend off hostile spirits in pursuit of starry fragments from a past life.

Why similar: Soundtrack 37.6% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, Exploration 8.4%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 7.7%

Storybook characters discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book and must jump between 2D & 3D realms to save their friends in this charming action-adventure.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.8%, 2D Platformer 28%, Adventure 17.3%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Home is where the stars are. An interactive bedtime story, for anyone who needs one. Take the bear and the little one on a deeply meaningful journey, as you experience stories of togetherness, of letting go and of finding a place you belong.

Why similar: Story Rich 41.8%, Adventure 21.6%, Atmospheric 19.3%, 2D 12.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%